Pilot Debrief

CESSNA A185F near Friday Habor, WA — 2023-07-28

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Date
2023-07-28
Location
Friday Habor, WA, USA
Airport
FHR
Aircraft
CESSNA A185F
Registration
N185GG
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, the airplane bounced during touchdown on a 3-point landing. The pilot elected to not correct with power or to execute a go-around. During the second touchdown, he was unable to arrest the airplane veering to the right and ground looped. The airplane exited the runway and the left gear collapsed. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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